Russia, China Start Joint Naval Drills of ‘Unprecedented’ Scale
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Russian and Chinese warships gathered for the start of joint naval exercises, seeking to extend their military sway in a region torn by territorial disputes between Asian countries.
Seven Chinese vessels including the Shenyang destroyer arrived at Vladivostok in Russia’s Far East, the state-run Tass news service reported Thursday, citing Vice Admiral Alexander Fedotenkov, deputy commander of the Russian Navy.